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CHEMICAL PRODUCT/ COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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Product
name:
Sheabutter
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Trade
name:
Sheabutter
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Product
reference company:
BKN36,
BKS64, BKB21, BKP49
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Producer:
Teco Finance Export
24 rue Violet
75015 Paris FRANCE
tel: 331-45-78-92-91
Fax: 331-45-77-00-69
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COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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INCI
Name:
Sheabutter ( Butyrospermum Parkii)
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CAS
Number:
91080-23-8
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EINECS/
ELINCS:
293-515-7
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Chemical
description:
Fatty acid triglyceride
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Substance
presenting health Hazard: None
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
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Environmental
Hazards:
Not to be expected if handled and used properly
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Human
Health Hazards: Not to be expected if handled and used properly
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FIRST AID MEASURES
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Effects
and symptoms:
Ingestion: Edible quality
Inhalation: Not considered dangerous
Skin contact: Non-irritating
Eye contact: May cause irritation
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First
Aid Mesures:
Ingestion: Not a direct hazard.
Inhalation: No vapours appear at normal working temperature.
Skin contact: Not a direct hazard.
Eye contact: Flush with water for about 15 minutes.
If irritation continues see a doctor
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Extinguishing
Media
Suitable: Dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable fire extinguishser: Water jet but use water to cool fire
exposed containers
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Special
Firefighting Procedures
Protection of Firefighters: Wear self contained breathing apparatus
and other protective clothing
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MESURES
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Personal
Precautions:
Watch out for slippery conditions when spillage
Avoid contact with eyes
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Environmental
Precautions: Keep away from drains and ground water
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Methods
of Cleaning Up: Pick up excess with inert absorbant material
and place into separate waste container. Flush area with warm soapy
water.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Handling:
Handle with care and avoid spillage on the floor ( slippage).
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Measures
for safety handling: Consider normal working hygiene. Keep
away from sources of ignition
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Storage:
Store in a cool dry place. Keep away from heat
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Suitable
packing materials: Coated steel drums, dark plastic containers,
dark glass
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Not
suitable packaging materials: Not direct contact with iron,
bronze nor copper
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EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Further
measures to the design of technical equipment: If necessary,
melt in water bath
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Respiratory
protection: No special measures at normal room temperature
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Hand
protection: No special measures at normal room temperature
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Eye
protection:
Usage of safety glasses/ goggles is recommanded
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Skin
protection: No special measures at normal room temperature
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Appearance
Form: Solid at 20 °C
Colour: Ivory ( 3-4 Grdner Scale)
Smell: Characteristic
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Information
related to safety
Melting point: 29 to 34 °C
Boiling Point: NA
Flash Point: >200 °C
Ignition Temperature: NA
Auto inflammability: Not possible
Explosive properties: Not explosive
Limits of flammability: NA
Vapour pressure: Less than 0.01mmHg
Density at 20°C: 0.90 at 40°C
pH -value: Insoluble in water
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Conditions
to avoid: Oxidation promoting conditions ( Heat, Sunlight
and Air).
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Materials
to avoid: Strong Oxidizing Agents
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Hazardous
decomposition products:
Only through Thermal decomposition products: H2O and CO2
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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The
product is considered non-toxic and of edible quality.
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Acute
Toxicity:
Oral ( LD 50): Not tested on animal
Inhalation ( LC 50): Not to be expected
Skin irritation: No skin irritation
Eye irritation: Slightly irritant
Sensitation: NA
Chronic Toxicity: Not to be expected
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Elimination
( persistency and degradability): Readily biodegradable
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Bioaccumulative
potential:
NA
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Ecotoxicity:
NA
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According
to the chemical composition: No content of heavy metal and
substances classified as dangerous for the environment
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DISPOSITIAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Product:
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. This material is not
considered Hazardous Waste
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Contaminated
packaging: Suitable waste-disposal site approved by local
authorities
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TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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Land
transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE: Not classified
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Sea
transport IMDG/GGVSee: Not classified
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Air
Transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR: Not Classified
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Transport/Further
information: Not hazardous product according to these transport
classifications
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
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Classification
according to EEC directives. According to our information
this product is not dangerous material
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Symbols
and phrases according to health hazards : None
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Dangerous
substances to label: None
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Content:
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R-phrases:
None
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S-phrases:
None
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OTHER INFORMATIONS
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This information
is given in good faith and based on our current knowledge of the product.
The above information
is not claiming characteristics of the product in term of legal claims
of performance / guarantee.
This information
only describes safety measures and no liability may arise from the use
or application of the product described herein
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